Di fund trying to win ban on unapproved memorabilia

Princess Diana's memorial fund has asked a federal court to bar the Franklin Mint from advertising or selling dolls, jewelry and other unauthorized memorabilia with her name and likeness.

The request for a preliminary injunction is scheduled to be heard July 13, said Mark Lee, a lawyer for the estate and the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund.Franklin has until June 29 to file papers opposing the injunction, which would bar it from selling Diana merchandise until a lawsuit filed last month by the estate and fund is resolved.